NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce 8500 GT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8500 GT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3060 8GB outperforms 8500 GT by 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+12%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce 8500 GT: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT shows a 12% advantage for RTX 3060 8GB in gaming performance, while 8500 GT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4641
90100
100100
687
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 3060 8GB is the best overall choice
RTX 3060 8GB leads in combined game performance. RTX 3060 8GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 3060 8GB leads in the combined performance index
8500 GT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 55–60of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8500 GT
157 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8500 GT
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
46Better
41
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
40Better
36
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
37Better
34
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
90
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
65Better
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Shader units / cores3584Better16
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS12.74Better0.029
Power consumption170 W30 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6DDR2
Power connector8 pinNone
Release date20222007
ArchitectureAmpereTesla
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$399$79Better
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
Clock speed1320 - 1777 MHzBetter459 MHz
Base clock1320 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock1777 MHzBetter459 MHz
VRAM8 GB GDDR6256 MB DDR2Better
Memory frequency15 GHz800 MHzBetter
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth240 GB/s12800 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Power consumption170 W30 WBetter
Process node8 nmBetter80 nm
Recommended PSU450 W200 WBetter
Length242 mm229 mmBetter
Die size276 mm²127 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 3 MBL2 0.03 MBBetter
Transistor count12000 millionBetter210 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 3060 8GB8500 GT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
27 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 65%
1080p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 65%
1440p Ultra
15 FPSEstimated 63%
12 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 3060 8GB223 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT196 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB157 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT138 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB107 FPSEstimated 71%8500 GT87 FPSEstimated 69%RTX 3060 8GB31 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT33 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 3060 8GB144 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT127 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB124 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT109 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB77 FPSEstimated 71%8500 GT63 FPSEstimated 69%RTX 3060 8GB21 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT22 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 3060 8GB182 FPSEstimated 80%8500 GT160 FPSEstimated 79%RTX 3060 8GB118 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT103 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB96 FPSEstimated 71%8500 GT79 FPSEstimated 69%RTX 3060 8GB46 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT48 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War RagnarökRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 3060 8GB118 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT103 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB98 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT86 FPSEstimated 73%RTX 3060 8GB69 FPSEstimated 71%8500 GT57 FPSEstimated 69%RTX 3060 8GB21 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT22 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
StarfieldRTX 3060 8GB27 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB23 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%RTX 3060 8GB15 FPSEstimated 63%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%RTX 3060 8GB5 FPSEstimated 55%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100464111%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100513246%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100523151%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100687163%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1009010011%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100562673%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100552768%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100523151%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100582290%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100533152%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmpereTesla
Process node8 nmBetter80 nm
Release date20222007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count12000 millionBetter210 million
Die size276 mm²127 mm²Better
Shader units / cores3584Better16
Base clock1320 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock1777 MHzBetter459 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Length242 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU450 W200 WBetter
Power connector8 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3060 8GB and 8500 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR6256 MB DDR2Better
Memory typeGDDR6DDR2
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
TFLOPS12.74Better0.029
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 3060 8GB or 8500 GT?+
RTX 3060 8GB has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3060 8GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3060 8GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3060 8GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 3060 8GB offers more overall performance, while RTX 3060 8GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3060 8GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3060 8GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 3060 8GB leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 3060 8GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 3060 8GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8500 GT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8500 GT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 3060 8GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.